CVE-2023-21566: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Feb 14 2023(Updated: )
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 | >=15.0<15.9.52 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 | >=16.0<16.11.24 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.0<17.0.19 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.2<17.2.13 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 | >=17.4<17.4.5 | |
| =16.11 | ||
| =17.2 | ||
| =17.4 | ||
| =15.9 | ||
| =17.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-21566?
CVE-2023-21566 is a Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Which versions of Microsoft Visual Studio are affected by CVE-2023-21566?
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (version 15.0 - 15.9.52), Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.0 - 16.11.24), and Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.0 - 17.4.5) are affected by CVE-2023-21566.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21566?
CVE-2023-21566 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How do I fix CVE-2023-21566 in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017?
To fix CVE-2023-21566 in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, update to version 15.9.53 or later.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21566 in Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 and 2022?
To fix CVE-2023-21566 in Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 or 2022, update to the latest version available.
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